Support the professional development of CSBPA members and interested communities through annual meetings, newsletters, participation in ASBPA meetings and contributions to Shore and Beach: Journal of the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association.

Support academic interest in shore and beach concerns through the “Outstanding Project in Coastal Science or Engineering” award, for a high school project entered into the Los Angeles County Science Fair.

Maintain and support the objectives and mission of the ASBPA.

Maintain linkages with ASBPA, other state or regional chapters and other non-profit organizations, such as the Florida Shore & Beach Preservation Association, with similar objectives.

Engage in appropriate advocacy for laws, regulations, programs and projects which are consistent with and further the purpose and mission of the CSBPA. CSBPA advocacy positions and activities shall conform to the following principles:

Support shoreline actions that are cost-effective for the people of the state and nation. The benefits of shoreline actions, in terms of environmental quality, recreation, property protection and economic growth due to tourism, should clearly outweigh costs.

Support actions that restore, preserve and enhance the state’s shoreline.

Support actions that promote an attitude of stewardship and responsibility toward the state’s shoreline for the public and by governments at all levels.

Support actions that recognize the shoreline as an integral part of the state’s natural and manmade infrastructure benefiting the public, which requires periodic rebuilding and maintenance just as do the state’s roads, parks, lakes and rivers.

Headwaters To Oceans (H20): CSBPA typically teams with CalCoast and others to present this annual conference which has become well-recognized as a means for coastal and watershed managers, scientists and interested parties to meet, present research and exchange ideas.

Awards

Each year CSBPA awards two cash prizes at the California State Science Fair. The awards are made for the “Outstanding Project in Coastal Ocean Science or Engineering” to a junior high school student ($250 award) and a senior high school student ($500 award). Past recipients are listed below. 2017 CSBPA Science Fair Senior High Award…

CSBPA gives this award every year at our fall conference to recognize a deserving coastal scientist, planner, engineer and/or innovator that makes a significant contribution to the advancement of coastal preservation in California. Specifically, the nominee has to have: 1. worked diligently to support the many activities and concerns of CSPBA and/or 2. worked to…

The 2018 scholarship application deadline has been extended to December 12, 2018 In 2002, the California Shore and Beach Preservation Association (CSBPA) established “The Robert L. Wiegel Scholarship for Coastal Studies”, named for Bob Wiegel, Professor Emeritus of Coastal Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. Annual awards varying from $1,000 to $4,000 have been…